Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Case filed against cops in Dalit prisoner's death
A man named Karla Rajesh, who was in jail for a cheque scam, died in the hospital on November 15, 2025.
Two police officers, Suresh Reddy and Prathap Lingam, were accused of using harsh methods on him, which might have caused his illness.
A case was filed against them under a special law that protects people from lower castes.
The family got some money as compensation, but they are still asking for justice.
Other people from the same community also protested to support the family.
Case filed against two cops under SC/ST Act for Dalit prisoner's death
Victim Karla Rajesh died on November 15, 2025, while undergoing treatment
Family alleges third-degree methods used by police during custody
Ex gratia of Rs 4,12,500 paid to the victim's mother
Dalit organizations staged a protest demanding justice for the family
- Who
- Karla Rajesh (victim), Suresh Reddy and Prathap Lingam (accused cops)
- What
- Death of a Dalit remand prisoner and case filed against two cops
- When
- November 15, 2025 (death), case filed subsequently
- Where
- Huzurnagar police station, Nalgonda district, Telangana
- Why
- Allegations of third-degree methods used by police during custody
- Victim
- Karla Rajesh
- Accused
- Suresh Reddy, Prathap Lingam
- Act
- SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act
- Date of Death
- November 15, 2025
- Ex Gratia Amount
- Rs 4,12,500